The Minnesota Vikings failed to capture the NFC North title when they fell 31-9 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which means they will have to start their playoffs with the wild-card round instead of getting a wild-card bye.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quadriceps) remains on the injury report and was limited in the first practice of the week on Thursday. The Vikings still have two more days of practice, so as long as Jones can return to a full session by Saturday,

Jones had already said that he intended on playing against the Lions earlier in this week despite the injury keeping him from being a full practice participant. He finally logged a full practice on Friday without any designation, opening the door for him to lead the backfield as the Vikings reach for their 15th win.

As the Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in a crucial Week 18 contest to decide the NFC North, one of their key offensive weapons this season has been running Aaron Jones. While Jones is dealing with a quad contusion, he should be ready to go for the game, but he has answered the question about his possible future with Minnesota.

As the Vikings look to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, RB Aaron Jones' injury update should make fans breathe a sigh of relief.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones had a strong message for everyone who has doubted, and continues to doubt, the team this season.

Star Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quad) remained a limited participant during the team's practice on Thursday. Star Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (forearm), meanwhile, was upgraded to a full participant Thursday as his status improves ahead of the Week 18 showdown between the two teams for the top seed in the NFC.

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The running back spent seven seasons in Green Bay before signing with the Packers' rival. He still cheers for his former team — except for twice a year.

Vikings will depend on multiple weapons to advance in Wild Card round and tight end T.J. Hockenson may serve as the X-factor